Academic Research

What do studies and journals have to say about this topic? Read through our list of research to learn more!

Emotions towards God of Select LGBTQs in the Philippines and the Experience of Shame.

This study conducted by Campos et al. (2020) delved into the emotions that Filipino members of the LGBTQIA community have towards God as well as how the presence or absence of religion affects their well-being. 

Conflicts Between Religious Beliefs and Sexual Orientation and Resolution Strategies of LGB Members of Courage Philippines

Conducted by Ching, Pineda, Reyes, and Zaraspe (2017), this study explored the problems faced by LGBs caused by their sexual orientation and religious beliefs.

Journeying to a safe space: Sexual and religious identity integration of Filipino LGBT-affirmative church members

This study by Evangelista, Dumaop, and Nelson (2016) looked into the journey of 12 queer people toward the integration of their sexual and religious identities through kwentuhan sessions.

Rainbow in the convent: Lgbtq+ community and religious vocation inclusivity.

In this study, Hermosa (2023) examined the acceptability of the LGBTQ+ community towards religious vocation inclusivity within the City of San Pablo, Laguna.

Through the eye of a needle: Understanding the identities of lgbtq+ teachers within catholic institutions in the Philippines.

Gabriel et al. (2024) explored in this study the experiences of Filipino LGBTQ+ educators who taught in private Catholic schools in the Philippines for at least a year. 

Understanding the Challenges Faced by Filipino LGBTQ+ Individuals with Strong Religious Ties

Libiran (2024) explored in this study the conflicts that Filipino LGBTQ+ Individuals encounter as they navigate the intersection between their religious and sexual identities. 

A bond between man and woman: Religiosity, moral foundations, and same-sex marriage attitudes in the Philippines

A study conducted by Ochoa et al., this paper revealed that the negative attitudes of Filipinos toward same-sex marriage are probably due to the view of it as something church-related rather than a secular one.

Exploring the intersectionality of bisexual, Religious/Spiritual, and political identities from a feminist perspective

This study conducted by Rodriguez et al. (2013) discussed how the intersectionality of bisexual identity and religious identity affects one’s experiences through particular privileges and oppression.

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